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Azathioprine may increase risk of MDS, AML
Results of a large, retrospective study suggest that taking azathioprine, a drug commonly used to treat autoimmune disease, may increase a person’...
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Targeting disease stem cells in AML, MDS
The cell surface molecule CD99 occurs more frequently than normal on stem cells responsible for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic...
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Iron-fortified nutrition bars combat anemia in India
Consuming an iron-fortified nutrition bar daily for a few months can fight anemia without producing side effects, according to research published...
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Group creates library of SCD-specific iPSCs
Researchers have created an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) library intended to aid the study of sickle cell disease (SCD). The library...
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Delayed cord clamping reduces anemia risk
Delaying umbilical cord clamping by a few minutes can reduce the risk of anemia several months after birth, according to research published in...
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Drug could treat IDA in patients with NDD CKD
Results of a phase 3 trial suggest oral ferric citrate could be an alternative to intravenous iron for treating iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in...
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Iron deficiency anemia protects kids from malaria better than sickle cell trait
New research suggests that, for young children, iron deficiency anemia offers a greater protective effect against malaria than sickle cell trait...
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Consortium to undertake longitudinal study of acquired TTP
SAN DIEGO—The US Thrombotic Microangiopathies (USTMA) Consortium is planning a longitudinal study to identify biomarkers of relapse and...
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Study reveals potential therapeutic targets for MDS
Preclinical research has revealed potential therapeutic targets for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Investigators found evidence to suggest...
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Study links iron deficiency anemia and hearing loss
Having iron deficiency anemia (IDA) may increase a person’s risk of hearing loss, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head...